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My name is Darayus Sethna. I am pursuing a master's in Sport Administration at Kent State University. I am originally from Macedonia, Ohio – a suburb of the Cleveland area.
I am a journalism graduate (summa cum laude) of Ohio University’s Honors Tutorial College ('25). It was during these four years where I continually immersed myself in the world of sports media – primarily as a multimedia reporter at WOUB Public Media. I had the chance to publish feature stories of players and coaches with the Ohio Bobcats. I also worked as a sports anchor on the station’s nightly newscast, was part of a weekly podcast, and also did some photography for Bobcat athletics events and high school football around southeast Ohio.
One of my first experiences was working at The Post, an independent newspaper in Athens. I was a beat reporter for the Bobcats field hockey team for the 2021 season. I also got to work in the sports department for WATH/WXTQ radio, where I contributed to a daily talk show and did color commentary for high school basketball. It was also during this time when I improved my play-by-play skills with Bobcat TV and ESPN+. I called multiple games for a variety of Ohio Bobcats teams – including football, basketball, field hockey, softball, and soccer. I've also volunteered behind the camera in ESPN+’s sports broadcasts, where I ran cameras and graphics.
With WKYC anchors Jim Donovan and Jay Crawford
With News 5 Cleveland anchors Jon Doss and Rob Powers
My first introduction to the sports media landscape came during my years at Nordonia High School. I hosted a podcast called The Cleveland Sports Show with NordoniaHills.News. This podcast focused on the latest stories around Cleveland sports as well as other notable sports news around the United States and across the globe. I recorded and published almost 120 episodes from May 2018 through August 2021. I also worked as a writer for NordoniaHills.News and was the play-by-play broadcaster for my school's boys varsity basketball team, beginning in my sophomore year until I graduated. It ultimately led to my first-ever internship at WAKR radio in Akron – and was eventually promoted to being a weekly NBA analyst.
Building on my foundation in sports media, I am continuing to expand my knowledge through Kent State University's Sport Administration master's program. While my undergraduate experience was centered on journalism and storytelling, I am currently focused on developing expertise in communications and coaching education. I've gained extensive hands-on opportunities in athletics and the broader business of sports, like working in operations at the NFL Draft.
Career Highlights / Timeline
August 2025 - June 2026
August 2025 - June 2026
My first opportunity in college athletics came with the communications department at Kent State University. Throughout the 2025-26 academic year, I served a multitude of roles. This included updating game notes and record books, helping track statistics at athletic events, and even some PA announcing. I also continued to improve my skills in broadcasting – as I did some play-by-play and color commentary for Golden Flashes TV (GFTV).
April 2026
April 2026
I assisted with mobility services for the entirety of the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh. This gave me a terrific up-close experience in learning about the meticulous work that is required for one of the nation's most prominent annual sporting events.
April 2025
April 2025
I received the "Overall Outstanding Senior" Award of the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism.
May - July 2023
I earned my minor in Spanish through a two-month study-abroad program in Toledo, Spain. I published a website (entirely in Spanish) about the program and was recognized as the top-student of our cohort.
August 2021 - May 2025
August 2021 - May 2025
At Ohio University, I worked as a writer for The Post. I also was a reporter at WOUB Public Media and a broadcaster with Bobcat TV / ESPN+.
October 2019 - March 2020
October 2019 - March 2020
During the 2019-2020 NBA season (prior to the COVID-19 Pandemic), I was a Cleveland Cavaliers analyst for Ray Horner on his radio station in Akron, 1590 WAKR.
November 29th, 2019
November 29th, 2019
I shadowed the Cleveland Cavaliers' broadcasting team (TV and radio). I had the chance to connect with iconic voices like John Michael, Austin Carr, Rafael Hernandez-Brito, and Mike Snyder.
December 2018 - February 2021
December 2018 - February 2021
As a student at Nordonia High School, I was the play-by-play broadcaster for the boys varsity basketball team. This was my first time having a chance to engage with the ins and outs of a sports broadcast.
May 2018 - August 2021
May 2018 - August 2021
During my time as host of The Cleveland Sports Show podcast, I learned about what it takes to prepare for a weekly show that relies on providing the latest information. It was a great experience of understanding how to balance between using statistical information and engaging an audience with personal analyses.
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